Place to visit
Kartena Hillfort, Lithuania: what it is and when to go
Kartena Hillfort is a fort in Lithuania. Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 43. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fort in Lithuania · Nature, History
- Where
- Lithuania
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLQ Palanga, 25 km as the crow flies
- Website
- piliakalniai.lt
- Coordinates
- 55.91014, 21.47567
What it is and where
Kartena Hillfort is a fort in Lithuania. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Piliakalnis su gyvenviete
Its coordinates are 55.91014, 21.47567; the nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ, Palanga), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and History places in Lithuania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kartena Hillfort is May to September.
- JanPossible7:19
- FebPossible9:17
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:53
- MayBest time16:01
- JunBest time17:16
- JulBest time16:45
- AugBest time14:50
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:53
- DecPossible6:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to September | December to April and October |
| History | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kartena Hillfort has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Lithuania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Lithuania
To enter Lithuania there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Lithuania checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kartenos akmuoNature305 m
- Gaudučių hillfortHistory3.7 km
- Mišučiai hillfortHistory5.0 km
- Dauginčiai hillfortHistory5.3 km
- Kačaičių piliakalnisHistory7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Lithuania guide.
More in Lithuania: Nature
- Curonian Spit: dune spit in Lithuania and Russia
- Curonian Lagoon: lagoon of the Baltic Sea
- Trakai Historical National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Battle of Saule: 1236 battle during Livonian Crusade
- Aukštaitija National Park: national park in Lithuania
- Aukštojas Hill: hill in Lithuania
Every Lithuania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kartena Hillfort?
It is a fort in Lithuania. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Lithuania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kartena Hillfort?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 43.
How do you get to Kartena Hillfort?
The nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ), 25 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Lithuania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Lithuania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kartenos akmuo, Gaudučių hillfort, Mišučiai hillfort. The rest is in the Lithuania guide.
Keep reading
- Nature213 places for nature in Lithuania, from Curonian Spit to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LithuaniaBefore travelling to Lithuania: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kartena Hillfort on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.